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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Origin of Shi'tte Islam and It's Principles Part I :the Origins of the Shi'ahs Shi'ism is not a new religion. It begins with the beginning of Islam. The embodiment of the code of religion, that is, the seal of the Prophets (s.a.w.) planted the tree of Shi'ism together with Islam; with his own hands, he watered it and looked after it. The plant grew up to be a green tree which began blooming in the life-time of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.).

But it had not yet born fruit, when the light of prophethood was put out. We are not alone in advancing this claim. Even the eminent scholars from among Sunnis agree with us.

For instance, 'Allamah Siyuti in his famous commentary "ad-Durru l-Manthur" Says in connection with God's words "Hum khayru l-bariyah" (they are the best of created beings) (Surah: The Clear Proof: Ayat 7): "Ibn 'Asakir quotes Jabir ibn Adbillah as saying: "We were present in the company of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) when 'Ali (a.s.) came towards us.

Seeing 'Ali (a.s.) the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "I swear by God the Almighty, who is the Master of my life, that he ('Ali (a.s.)) and his Shi'ahs shall be successful on the day of judgement." Ibn 'Adi reports from ibn 'Abbas that when the verse "Inna l-ladhina amanu wa 'amilu 's-salihat" (Verily these are those who believed and did good deeds) was revealed, the Holy Prophet (s-a.) said to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.): "It refers to you and your Shi'as; God will be pleased with them and they with Him on the Day of Judgement." Ibn Mardawa'ih quotes Hadrat 'Ali (a.s.) himself as saying: "The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said to me: 'Oh 'Ali, Did you not hear what God said: 'Inna 'l-ladhina amanu wa 'amilu 's-salihat ula'ika hum khayru 'l-bariyyah.' Verily it means you and your Shi'as.

The promise between your people and me shall be fulfilled at the fountain of Kawthar; there, when all the nations shall be present to account for their actions, your people will be called forward, your faces, hands and feet shining with light'." These three hadith are to be found in as-Suyuti's "ad-Durr al-manthur".